Living in South Amboy, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Amboy · Census data 2020–2024
South Amboy has 9,989 residents with a median age of 42.4. The median household income is $91,997 (11% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $379,700, the median rent is $1,707/month.
South Amboy at a glance
- Population
- 9,989
- Median age
- 42.4State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $91,997State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $379,700State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,707/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 56.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.2%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is South Amboy a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 6.5%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the New Jersey median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in South Amboy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Amboy the median home value is $379,700, 14% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,707 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,500 a month in housing costs.
South Amboy median household income
The median household income in South Amboy is $91,997 and the income per person is $44,424. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in South Amboy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,493
- Owner-occupied
- 56.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.5%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.35
South Amboy demographics
- Population
- 9,989
- Median age
- 42.4
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 20%
- Households
- 4,209
- Foreign-born
- 18.2%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Amboy ›
Education in South Amboy
28.2% of adults 25 and older in South Amboy have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 12% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Amboy
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Drive alone
- 63.5%
- Public transit
- 10.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
South Amboy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Amboy | 9,989 | $91,997 | $379,700 | $1,707 |
| Perth Amboy | 55,855 | $61,977 | $370,600 | $1,688 |
| Sayreville | 45,838 | $99,979 | $444,100 | $1,711 |
| Hopelawn | 3,496 | $113,242 | $372,100 | $1,272 |
| Laurence Harbor | 6,191 | $84,291 | $306,700 | $1,903 |
| Madison Park | 9,124 | $79,509 | $426,500 | $1,528 |
| Fords | 12,771 | $115,861 | $438,000 | $1,913 |
| Edison | 108,164 | $125,145 | $496,900 | $1,974 |
| Sewaren | 3,248 | $108,948 | $429,200 | $1,387 |
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What is the median household income in South Amboy, NJ?
The median household income in South Amboy is $91,997, 11% lower than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in South Amboy?
The median home value in South Amboy is $379,700, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in South Amboy?
The median gross rent in South Amboy is $1,707 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is South Amboy, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 6.5%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the New Jersey median.
What is the median age in South Amboy?
The median age in South Amboy is 42.4 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in South Amboy?
The average commute to work in South Amboy is 31 minutes; 11.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Amboy?
The unemployment rate in South Amboy is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Amboy?
28.2% of adults in South Amboy have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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